Monthly Archives: April 2007
Lean Killed Rover?
Driving on the wrong side of the road -- the myth of Japanese efficiency in car manufacturingA new book is out attacking Lean. ...
Just as Bad in Canada
globeandmail.com: Private sector health care: Think quality, regulationI don't think healthcare and quality is a "Private vs. Public" debate. As we'll inevitably have...
Always Room For Improvement
I had an internal factory tour that reminded me of Mark's recent blog on the Not So Lean Factory Tour. The plant was not...
Krazy Kwality Posters
I really dislike motivational posters, particularly those meant to inspire quality. I guess it comes from the early Deming training/indoctrination and having been around...
Certification and Quality
Modern Healthcare Online (article available to subscribers only, March 12, 2007 Issue)I think it's been true in the manufacturing world that quality certifications, such...
LeanBlog Power User Tip #1
In addition to my "Standard Work" for creating the blog, there are some good practices to share as a blog reader. Here's one.If...
Ford: Quality equal to Toyota
Detroit News ArticleIn terms of initial vehicle quality, Ford Motor Co. is in a statistical dead-heat for second place with Japan's Toyota Motor Corp....
Merger in the Lean World
DemandPointFrom their Press Release:Pelion Systems, a market leader in Lean Manufacturing Operating Systems, and JCIT International, the pioneer of award-winning Demand Flow ® Technology...
A New Sponsor: American LED-gible, Inc.
American LED-gible ProductsI'd like to welcome American LED-gible (www.ledgible.com) as a sponsor on the Lean Blog.About the company: American LED-gible Incorporated has been in...
Technology Is Key, Toyota Exec Says(?)
Chron.com - Houston ChronicleThe question mark was my addition to the headline. I wonder if this what the motivation behind this comment from...
Lean Diaper Changing
Sean Michael's World: Lean Diaper ChangingThis isn't from first-hand experience, believe me. Here's a post that linked to me from the blog that's...
Out of Step: What’s Important to Standardize?
Ironically enough, the drummers in this photo are out of step. One is forward with the left foot, one is forward with the...
